HC Deb 30 October 1989 vol 159 c65W
51. Mr. Harry Greenway

To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer how many civil servants are currently serving overseas; in what categories; and if he will make a statement.

Mr. Ryder

At 1 April 1989 there were some 6,200 civil servants serving overseas, of whom about 2,700 were members of Her Majesty's diplomatic service. Additionally, there were some 700 contract technical co-operation officers employed by the Overseas Development Administration.

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